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Kate and William introduced the newborn to the world on the steps of the Lindo Wing in St Mary’s Hospital later that evening, and the smiling couple could not hide their excitement as they waved to the crowd.

They then whisked their bundle of joy home to the royal nursery in Apartment 1A in Kensington Palace.

Pippa's visit come as Prince Charles released a statement on the royal baby's birth.

Charles joked he will not know how to keep up with the new royal baby as he welcomed his third grandchild, alongside Prince George and Princess Charlotte.

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Pippa was spotted leaving Kensington Palace after a two-hour visit

The Prince of Wales in a statement said: “We are both so pleased at the news.

“It is a great joy to have another grandchild, the only trouble is I don’t know how I am going to keep up with them.”

An earlier statement from Kensington Palace said the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall were “delighted with the news”.

Charles remarks echoed his son Prince William, who following the birth of his third child with the Duchess of Cambridge joked that he had "thrice the worry now".

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It is understood Charles will visit his new grandson after returning from centenary commendations of battle of Villers-Bretonneux and the battle which takes place tomorrow.

The Prince is currently en route to France in preparation for the event.

This morning was likely a busy affair for William and Kate ahead of Pippa's visit as Prince George attends day school four miles away in Battersea and Princess Charlotte has nursery.

The royal baby, whose name is not yet known, was visited by George and Charlotte at the Lindo Wing in St Mary’s Hospital in London before Will and Kate brought their bundle of joy home to Kensington Palace.

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Prince George and Princess Charlotte visited their new baby brother before he was brought home

Charlotte gave the crowds an adorable wave as she trotted up the steps of the London hospital, while George - still dressed in his school uniform - appeared shy and kept his eyes downcast.

Following Charlotte and George's visit, William and Kate emerged with their bundle of joy as they presented him to the world.

Prince William took the time to joke with the crowd and reporters. Holding up three fingers he said: "Delighted, very happy. Thrice the worry now."